The 50 year shingles have an advantage because upgraded materials are used in the manufacturing process.
Gaf 50 year roof.
It covers 100 of installation labor costs for the lifetime of the roof 3 tab shingles are only covered 25 30 years for labor costs.
Over 1 8 billion sq.
Golden pledge covers 100 of material defects for 50 years 20 years on 3 tab shingles.
By comparison 3 tab shingles will last around 10 15 years and mare require more repairs a long the way.
Obviously occasional storms will not be a problem but if severe weather hits like a hurricane your 50 year shingles will probably take a beating.
All shingles lose granules over time.
Gaf s best warranty available only through a gaf master elite roofing contractor.
However if the granule application process isn t correct due to the shingles or adhesive being the wrong temperature when granules are applied they might not properly.
3 tab vs architectural shingles.
The system plus limited warranty provides all of the same coverage available in the gaf roofing system limited warranty but the smart choice protection period is extended from 10 years to 50 years and tear off is included when necessary.
See gaf roofing system limited warranty for complete coverage and restrictions.
Get automatic lifetime protection on your entire gaf roofing system when you install any gaf lifetime shingle and at least 3 qualifying gaf accessories you ll automatically get a lifetime limited warranty on your shingles and all qualifying gaf accessories.
In the 20 years that tpo has been in the field it s become the most popular product used for low slope roofing.
Get automatic lifetime protection on your entire gaf roofing system when you install any gaf lifetime shingle and at least 3 qualifying gaf accessories you ll automatically get a lifetime limited warranty on your shingles and all qualifying gaf accessories.
Fifty year shingles will last that long in a more even and temperate climate as opposed to one with frequent storms possible natural disasters and high humidity.
4 15 year windproven limited wind warranty on timberline hdz shingles requires the use of gaf starter strips roof deck protection ridge cap shingles and leak barrier or attic ventilation.
Excess granule loss that harms appearance strength and durability.
They can handle all that a roof must endure such as freezing hail riotous winds slashing downpours and brutal heat waves.
Difference between 20 year and 30 year shingles.
The gaf lifetime roofing system.
Are installed annually making up over 50 of single ply roofs being installed today.
However with quality installation it can last a good 18 22 years.